Margin Trading Facility (MTF) - Upstox Help Center

Margin Trading Facility (MTF)

What is MTF?

Margin Trading Facility is a way to buy Stocks with just 50% funds. And you can borrow the remaining funds from Upstox for a small charge of Rs. 20/day and ...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 12:24 AM

How to activate MTF?

Activating MTF on Upstox is paperless, quick, easy and a one-time process, just follow these steps: Step 1: Log into your Upstox  account Step 2: Sel...
Sat, 3 Dec, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Do I need to activate MTF every time I am using it?

No. Activating MTF is a one-time, easy and quick process. Once activated you can use it whenever you want by switching on/off the “Get up to 50% funds from ...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 12:27 AM

Why is OTP authorization required to activate MTF?

An OTP is required to sign off on the T&C associated with using MTF on Upstox. 
Thu, 12 Aug, 2021 at 12:59 PM

What conditions to keep in mind while using MTF?

While using MTF, keep the following in mind: Stock bought as MTF can be held for a period of 365 days on a temporary basis and you can find them under yo...
Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 at 9:54 PM

Is MTF chargeable?

MTF orders are subjected to 3 kind of charges MTF pledging charges Interest charges Brokerage Pledging charges MTF buy transaction: You ...
Tue, 3 Jan, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Are charges applicable only once?

Upstox charges are applicable every day till you sell your MTF positions or until repayment of the borrowed amount.  Example: You’ve taken ₹70,000 as Margi...
Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 at 9:54 PM

What is the applicable limit under MTF?

At any given time the total amount you avail from MTF shouldn’t exceed ₹25,00,000. 
Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 at 9:55 PM

How do I return the money borrowed for MTF?

Stocks bought with MTF appear under the Positions tab (not Holdings). So, you need to exit your ‘positions’ within 365 days on a temporary basis  (of your p...
Thu, 24 Nov, 2022 at 9:55 PM

How to buy a MTF position?

Once MTF is activated, buying Stocks using MTF is easy. Just follow these steps: 1.Log into your Upstox  account   2. Click on the ‘Accounts’ tab and C...
Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 at 1:15 PM